Ali Velshi walks through the record of John Ratcliffe, Trump's pick to lead the CIA, who was previously a controversial Cabinet choice

Since launching in 2021, America First Policy Institute has been known colloquially around Washington, D.C., as Donald Trump's "Cabinet in waiting."

Trump's former director of National Intelligence, John Ratcliffe, is set to have his confirmation hearing as Trump's pick for director of the CIA on Wednesday.

Trump announced Stephen Miller as White House Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy, plus the additional role of homeland security adviser. Miller was a senior adviser to Trump during his first administration and one of the architects of some of his most controversial immigration policies, including his family separation program.

Texans have been tapped to run the CIA, the Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Department of Agriculture.

Many of Trump's picks for top jobs in his next administration have not worked at the highest levels of government or in the private sector.

Rubio, the Republican senator from Florida, is among the least controversial of Trump’s nominees and vote was decisive, 99-0.

Rubio, the Republican senator from Florida, is among the least controversial of Trump's nominees and vote was decisive, 99-0.

The president-elect’s carefully chosen appointments represent his vision and priorities for his return to the White House

US President-elect Donald Trump has filled key posts in his upcoming administration, leaning on allies and strong loyalists from his 2024 campaign as he shapes a team that reflects his commitment to an ‘America First’ agenda.

President-elect Donald Trump will hold a rally in Washington on Sunday, one day before his inauguration inside the Capitol rotunda. Follow for live updates on the final day of the presidential transition.